Mulligrubs

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Colic. obsolete, plural, plural-only
  2. 2
    Sullenness; sulky behavior. plural, plural-only, slang
  3. 3
    Low spirits, mild depression, the blues. plural, plural-only, regional

Synonyms

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blahsblue devilsbluescatcollywobblesdoldrums

Etymology

From the 16th century. Origin unknown. Perhaps based on mull (“dirt”) + grub.

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